Books that explore our culture are few and far between, so when I stumble upon literary work by Mexican writers I can’t help but feel a sense of pride. Alex Temblador gives us a story about a girl who, when meeting her grandmother for the very first time, discovers a family she never knew. Set […]
The Most Interesting Man in the World
February 14, 2019 by ·
This was the most fun I have had with a book in a while! Although I was expecting it to be in the POV of Mr. Darcy based on the title alone and because I am obviously biaed, but no, it was Mr. Bingley and I loved it so much! This book was hilarious and […]
Playing for Keeps by Jill Shalvis
January 22, 2019 by ·
“Sadie.” She shook her head. “Look at me. Please?” It was the damn please that had her opening her eyes. He’d closed the gap so that if she so much as took a breath, they’d be touching. So she did just that. She took a deep breath, and then their bodies were up against each […]
The Red Ribbon by: Lucy Adlington
December 9, 2018 by ·
Rose, Ella, Marta and Carla. In another life we might have all been friends together. But this was Birchwood. As fourteen-year-old Ella begins her first day at work she steps into a world of silks, seams, scissors, pins, hems and trimmings. She is a dressmaker, but this is no ordinary sewing workshop. Hers are no […]
A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney
December 4, 2018 by ·
A magical, fantastical, diverse reimagining of Alice and Wonderland and it is perfect!
THE PROPHET CALLS by: Melanie Sumrow
November 7, 2018 by ·
Uncle Max beckons us to follow him. I swallow hard as we move away from the stream of people entering the meetinghouse. As soon as Tanner and I turn the corner, I spot the worn leather strap. It hangs from a rusted nail on the wall. The sight of the leather makes me shake. Tanner’s […]
Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish by Pablo Cartaya
October 16, 2018 by ·
This is a story about a boy who does not quite fit in but who was obviously born to stand out. Marcus is an 8th grader who towers over his peers and uses his height and bulk to provide protection for kids who are bullied. Marcus reminds me a lot of my own son who […]
Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson
September 5, 2018 by ·
We all live on this earth together and we will only be here this one time. It is imperative that we teach our young people to be kind to one another because you never know what another person is battling in their life. If they learn to be kind now, they will be kind adults […]
Always Never Yours by Emily Wibberley
August 28, 2018 by ·
Megan Harper is the girl before. All her exes find their one true love right after dating her. It’s not a curse or anything, it’s just the way things are, and Megan refuses to waste time feeling sorry for herself. Instead, she focuses on pursuing her next fling, directing theatre, and fulfilling her dream school’s […]
The 26th of November by Elizabeth Adams
August 9, 2018 by ·
I can’t say that I would hate for the Netherfield Ball to go on forever and ever and ever, but I know poor Lizzie would! The 26th of November was all it promised to be and more! I know it is not the best time for Lizzie and Darcy in the original story but to […]
